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Two teams in semi-final action this weekend. Good luck on Saturday to our U16 footballers playing the D Shield Semifinal at Bridgefield (change of venue) and on Sunday, our 2nd Minor team playing Crumlin at Broomfield in their Championship SemiFinal. Best of luck too to our U15 boys in their Division 1 League game away at Ballycullen. Details >>

The Executive Committee of St Sylvester's GAA Club wishes to thank all those who have been involved in managing, coaching and supporting
In particular we would thank Jack Sheedy, Cathal O’Donnell, Conor Dunne, Leo Ryan & Paul Clarke for their huge commitment and dedication in what was a challenging year for the team. The Club now wishes to invite expressions of interest for the position of Senior Football Manager for the coming 2019 season. >>>>

The Executive Committee of St Sylvesters GAA club wishes to thank all those who have been involved in managing, coaching and supporting the Intermediate Football Team in 2018. In particular we would thank Ross Hazley, Darren Darcy, Joey Kelly & Anthony Keogh for their huge commitment and dedication in what was a challenging year for the team. The club now wishes to invite expressions of interest for the position of Intermediate Football Manager for the coming 2019 season. >>>>

Tick off all the important gifts on their Christmas lists at this year’s Syls Christmas Shop! A great range of new gear and old favourites for every age.
Open at the Clubhouse , 2 Church Rd on Sat 24th November 12-6pm.

Dublin and Meath will play a challenge match next month to help raise funds for Dunboyne man Sean Cox, who suffered devastating injuries in an attack outside Anfield last April. Jim Gavin's All-Ireland champions will travel to Pairc Tailteann in Navan to face the Royal County on Sunday 16 December. Tickets now on sale >>

2nd wk of ‘Take Control Of Your Stress’ is tmrw evening at Syls Clubhouse. A four wk course in November presented by Alison Rooney, Clinical Pyschologist & Psychotherapist. If you missed last wk you can still sign up. Bookings sylshealthyclubs@gmail.com

This weekend give your support to our teams all in important fixtures. On Sunday, our Senior Men have a crucial
match v St Brigids to stay up in Division 1. Best of luck to Jack and the team. Also good luck to our U15s in the Hurling
C Shield Final at Bridgefield. Last on Monday, our Minor ladies are in football action for their Championship Final at O'Tooles v Castleknock. Be there to support them - Throw in at 8pm.

We have so many prizes at this years Syls Gala Ball that we are offering everyone a chance to get in on the auction action in our Silent Auction! Just choose your bid and text 086 4568783 with your name & bid amount. The Silent Auction is open until 10:30pm tomorrow (Sat night) when our auctioneer will call the winning bidders. All proceeds to completing the Broomfield All Weather Development. Good luck!

Our fantastic St Sylvester’s ‘GAALA’ BALL is tomorrow night and we have amazing prizes to auction once again. We can now announce that Jim Gavin enjoyed his training session with the 2009s last year he’s coming back one more time! If you want YOUR team to be in with a chance bid from NOW to 086 4568783 with your bid & team..... go! *Only open to St Sylvesters GAA Teams!*

Join Niamh McEvoy, Dean Rock & a host of other players from the Mens’ and Womens’ Dublin teams for Help Real Heroes - an event to support Stewart’s Care, Palmerstown, which provides services for people with intellectual disabilities All money raised
will go directly in respite services at the centre. Indulge your sweet tooth with coffee and cake afternoon sponsored by Gourmet Food Parlour and see the GAA All Ireland Cups, Brendan Martin And Sam Maguire cups up close & personal! >>>

Hard luck to our Minor A team this morning. Deep disappointment despite a great performance - just one goal by the visitors in the difference. FT: 1-12 to 2-12. Well done to the team & coaches on all their hard work this season.

Our U13 ladies put in a performance all could be proud of today at Broomfield showing Garristown they were well up to the challenge of today's Shield Final playoff. Despite a spirited performance and some fantastic scores, our girls lost the battle in the second half conceding a couple of goals that put the visitors ahead and gave them the self-belief to push for the win. Well done to our girls & their coaches Derek
Roche, Eric Canny & Dee Roche for a fantastic Shield campaign. Photos >>>

After many generations of hoping and dreaming of appropriate winter training facilities for our players, we are delighted to confirm that our new all-weather facility will be completed before the end of 2018.

This weekend sees a feast of football served up at home with many age groups in competition across the juvenile teams. Special mention of good luck to our U13 girls playing the Shield Final tomorrow at Broomfield Pitch 3. Also to our first team Minor footballers who have a chance to qualify for the A Championship semi-final with a win at Broomfield on Sunday morning. Please give them your support with
home advantage. Full fixture list here >>>

St Sylvester’s GAA offers it’s heartfelt sympathies to the McEvoy family on the death of Philip Ahearne, grandfather of Niamh, Senior ladies football player & father of former senior player Philip Jnr. Our sincere condolences to all their family and friends at this sad time. Reposing at Stafford’s Funeral Home Portmarnock today Friday 2nd Nov from 3:30 - 5:30pm. Funeral Mass at St.Sylvester’s Church Malahide on Saturday morning @10am. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Raffle Tickets are now on sale for a treasure trove of prizes to be raffled at our Gala Ball on Saturday
10th November. Tickets are €10 each or 3 for €20 and available from Mentors/Coaches & at the Academy on Saturday afternoon. Alternatively contact any of the Committee - Hazel Leonard, Dee Roche, Eadaoin, Maria Hughes, Elaine Rooney, Will Rooney, Paddy Miskelly or Fergal McStay. Prize details >>>

The very best of luck to our new U21 hurling team playing away in the B Championship preliminary stage which is now back at Marlay Park. The very best of luck too to our Minor hurlers playing their Championship SemiFinal in Rathcoole. All support is very much appreciated. More >> 💙💚💪🏻

As the season nears its end there are some great quarter final matches to reward you for the journey away.
On Saturday, we play the U16 Football Shield Q/F to St Vincents and on Sunday, our 2nd Minor team are away to Ballyboden in their Shield Quarter final. For the home game, our U15 hurlers play the QF of their Shield at Bridgefield. Throw in at 11:30. Our girls' footballers are
also in Championship knockout stages on Sunday at Broomfield. Good luck to all our teams playing quarter finals this weekend - away and at home.

St Sylvesters have recently appointed Peter O’Brien and Sons as the main contractor for the development of a start of the art All Weather Facility in Broomfield Malahide.
Peter O’Brien and Sons will work with SIS Pitches to deliver a vital playing resource for our players and indeed our local schools & community.

Hurling in Fingal will hold a hurling coaching session ‘Developing the Essentials’ with National Hurling Development Manager Martin Fogarty on 10th November. Parallel sessions focusing on specific skills will also be held. See poster for details & booking. Places limited.